Honey Lemon Chicken

Easy and simple to make, this chicken breast skillet recipe is perfect for a quick dinner. Made with 5 ingredients and quick to cook, this honey lemon chicken is sweet, tangy and full of flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 273kcal

Author Slow The Cook Down

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
juice and zest of one lemons
1 garlic clove (roughly chopped)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Instructions

Mix together all of the ingredients, other than the chicken breasts in a large bowl or ziplock bag.
Place in the chicken breast and coat them in the honey lemon mix. Let marinate covered in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
When ready to cook, heat a little oil in a skillet on a medium high heat. Once hot, place in the chicken breasts along with a couple of tablespoons of the honey lemon marinade.
Cook for around 5 to 6 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Don't marinade the chicken for more than 2 hours.
For the best quality chicken, buy organic and air chilled. Buy local if that's an option for you.
Don't have your skillet on too high a heat or the outsides will cook before the center has.
Your chicken should be an even white color with no pink when sliced. Use an instant read thermometer for the best results. It should register at 160-165F.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute for an extra tasty bite.

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